Greater Augusta Association of Realtors, Inc

10/02/2026

Fall is here, and your home has a to-do list. 🍂🏡 Knock out these seasonal maintenance musts, then check out our full year-round home maintenance checklist to stay ahead:

https://lookforther.realtor/improve/home-maintenance-checklist-for-the-first-year-of-home-ownership-and-beyond/

10/02/2026

The paint cans are open, the tape is down, and exciting things are happening at the GAAR office! 🎨

We’re giving our space a fresh new look, and we can’t wait for our members to see the finished result. Stay tuned!

10/01/2026

Congratulations to GAAR’s 2027 Officers & Directors!

2027 Officers
President: Jill Argenbright
President-Elect: Tabby Fisher
1st Vice President: Juaquadia Howard
Secretary: Jennifer Cline
Treasurer: Ben Halterman

2027 Directors
Erin Armentrout
Derek Flory
Kyna Baehr
Kim Irving
Matt Howdyshell
Alan Stamp
Vonda Lacey

Thank you to each of these members for stepping up to serve GAAR and our REALTOR® community. We appreciate the time, energy and leadership you are willing to give to the Association and look forward to a great year ahead!
Please join us in congratulating our 2027 GAAR Leadership Team!

09/28/2026

There was a lot of heart behind the REALTOR RUCKUS this year, and we’re grateful to everyone who helped make it happen.

Thank you to every volunteer, especially our Community Service Committee members, who put so much time into this event. Thank you to everyone who donated an auction basket and to the local real estate offices that made donations. You helped make the day a chance to give back.

Congratulations to Nest Realty Shenandoah Valley for winning Best Auction Basket and the tacky trophy with bragging rights! We’re grateful to ComfortCare Women's Health - Staunton and Foster Love Ministries for joining us and voting for the winner. We’re looking forward to presenting both organizations with a check from the event proceeds.

A big thank you to our sponsors: UVA Community Credit Union, Lower Mortgage and The Adler Mortgage Team, Bluestone Transactions, Vickie Painter, Loan Officer NMLS #310463. C&F Mortgage Corporation, Property Management of Virginia, Cline's Heating and Cooling LLC, and Julie Smallwood, Senior Mortgage Banker at Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group.

To everyone who came out, donated, bid, or lent a hand: Thank You! Your support will help us give back to two organizations doing meaningful work in our community. ❤️

09/23/2026

🏆 ELEVEN-TIME TRIPLE CROWN WINNER! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to share that the Greater Augusta Association of REALTORS® was recognized with the RPAC Triple Crown Award at last week’s Virginia Realtors® Convention!

This marks the 11th time GAAR has earned this honor!

In 2025, our members:
⭐ Doubled our Major Investor goal
⭐ Reached an impressive 45% participation rate
⭐ Surpassed our fundraising goal by an additional $4,000

This recognition belongs to our members. Your participation and support made this achievement possible, and we are so proud to see Greater Augusta recognized at the state level.

Eleven times and still raising the bar! 👏🏆

09/22/2026

The Ruckus is almost here! 🎉

Join us this Thursday, September 24, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Red August Farm for REALTORS® Raisin’ a Ruckus, an evening of great food, live music, a live auction, and plenty of fun, all for two great local causes!

❤️ ComfortCare Women's Health - Staunton
❤️ Foster Love Ministries

🎟️ Your $50 ticket includes food from three food trucks, treats from two dessert trucks, two drinks, live music by Alex Arbaugh, and access to the live auction.

Tickets are limited, so don’t wait to grab yours!

👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996477377580?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come hungry, come ready to bid, and help us raise a little ruckus for our community! ❤️

09/03/2026

Shred. Support. Make an impact. ❤️🏡

Thank you to everyone who stopped by GAAR’s RPAC Shred & Support Day! We loved seeing our members take advantage of the opportunity to safely shred documents while showing their support for RPAC.

And a special thank you to our RPAC investors! Your voluntary support helps strengthen REALTOR® advocacy and protect the future of real estate.

We appreciate our members for showing up and supporting the REALTOR® community!

09/01/2026

September is REALTOR® Safety Month 🏠
Safety should be part of every REALTOR®’s daily routine. Take a few minutes to watch this video from the National Association of REALTORS® and remember: stay aware, stay prepared, and put your safety first.

https://youtu.be/sjhTcGAFdMM?si=L7rLPNV--GF55gpV

This new video, published by NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Program, highlig...

08/27/2026

Learning, Connecting, and Growing as Leaders!

GAAR President-Elect, Jill Argenbright, and Association Executive, Jessica Hensley traveled to Chicago for the National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Summit and L.E.A.D. course.

They’re excited to bring what they’ve learned back to Greater Augusta and put those ideas into action as they continue working to strengthen the Association and better support its members.

A big thank you to NAR for investing in REALTOR® association leadership and providing opportunities like this to learn from leaders and associations across the country.

Jessica and Jill are coming home inspired, energized, and ready to get to work! 💙

08/21/2026

Ready to raise a little ruckus for a great cause?

Join us for REALTORS® Raisin’ a Ruckus on Thursday, September 24 from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Red August Farm!

We’re bringing together our REALTOR® community for an evening featuring food trucks, dessert trucks, drinks, live music by Alex Arbaugh, and a live auction, all while supporting two local nonprofits:

❤️ ComfortCare Women's Health - Staunton
❤️ Foster Love Ministries

🎟️ Tickets are $50 and limited, so grab yours before they’re gone! Your ticket includes food from three food trucks, two dessert trucks, two drinks, live music, and access to the auction.

👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/realtor-ruckus-tickets-1996477377580?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come hungry, bring your bidding spirit, and help us support two great organizations in our community.

See you at the Ruckus!